What is Etherparty? Why can non-programmers easily create smart contracts?

Etherparty, a platform that removes the complexity and administration of creating and executing smart contracts on the Ethereum network, is seeking people to participate in the beta testing of the software, which is scheduled to be released in August.

Non-developers can now create smart contracts

“When you write about Ethereum and how it can be used for decentralized identity, governance, applications, or games, it’s all so wonderful,” said Lisa Cheng, founder and owner of Vancouver professional services firm Vanbex Group, which owns Etherparty. “But when it comes to Ethereum, the only people who can really do that are developers.”

Cheng said that when you create a smart contract with Etherparty, you won’t have to use any code. The Etherparty beta will provide the necessary tools to assemble and store an executable contract without installing the command line interface Geth or platforms such as Meteor or Mist.

The platform enables users to create smart contracts through a simple drag-and-drop interface with plug-and-play data sources.

The first product of this type

Vanbex Group CEO Kevin Hobbs said this is the first product based solely on smart contracts that does not require users to be developers, and the product is designed to be accessible.

“You can use Etherparty for everything from simple collateral to powerful global supply chain management,” Hobbs said.

In the test version, users will be able to use their own ether to execute smart contracts, which can be as simple as a peer-to-peer bet or as complex as a multi-part legal agreement.

Etherparty will also run directly with the Ethereum network, so users don’t have to wait for software to sync to quickly execute contracts. In addition, Etherparty will run in the cloud where templates can be kept, so smart contracts will always be available and ready to execute.

Hobbs said he expects further construction to demonstrate a mobile-friendly and more robust platform.

At the same time, Etherparty will also support IOS and Android operating systems.